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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1914

600 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 5 of 30

Correspondence. the Municipal Elections. (To the Editor of "The Forbes Advocate.")

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—Re parties in municipal politics in Forbes. They're not necessary. A plague on both their houses…

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Municipal Election

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Tuesday 27 January 1914 · page 2

The public nomination of Aldermen took place on Friday in the council Chambers, when the returning omcer Mr. Geo, Cousins, read the following…

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Shire Voting. [To the Editor.]

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 6

Sir,--I ask your permission to trespass on your valuable space to ventilate a rather troublesome question to many electors in the present Shire…

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CORRESPONDENCE. Waugoola Shire Election. (To the Editor)

Cowra Free Press · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

Sir,—In your last issue ex-Councillor John O'Neil in an exceedingly lame manner attempts to justify the mudsliuging he has so…

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Mildil Notes. Shire Matters. (From a Correspondent.)

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

A LARGERLY attended meeting of the ratepayesrs of A Riding was held in the Mildil Hall on Saturday night. The president of the…

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Municipal Election

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 2

Friday last, the 23rd. inst., was the day of nomination in connection with the election of a Council to the Municipality of Wyalong…

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Municipal Elections. to the Ratepayers. Ladies and Gentlemen,--In response

Lachlander and Condobolin and Western Districts Recorder · Wednesday 28 January 1914 · page 6

to a requisition of ratepayers, I have much pleasure in announcing my candidature and beg to solicit your support and interest in…

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Racing Notes. Municipal Hurdle Race

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 13

When betting settled down Land Board was a strong favorite, Cyanide, O.J. and Merino were strongly supported, and the lady punters to a man…

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The Municipal Cup (By Outsider.)

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 19

Once more that great triennial event, the Municipal Cup, or rather Cups (for there are nine prizes) is upon us, and this year the classic…

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Municipal Elections

Western Champion · Thursday 29 January 1914 · page 19

Nominations for the Municipal Council closed on Thursday last, no fewer than 23 candidates submitting themselves for the verdict of the…

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Shire and Municipal Elections

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 2

Between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.. to-morrow voting will take place for Councillors and Aldermen, ana the electors are asked to vole in full strength…

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Forbes Municipal Council. Final Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 7

The aldermen of the Forbes Municipal Council met on Tuesday night. It was the last gathering of the retiring aldermen, and in attendance were…

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Forbes Municipal Council Fortnightly Meeting

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 8

The last regular meeting of the Forbes Municipal Council as at present constituted was held in the Council Chambers on Tuesday…

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Bouquets. at the Council Meeting

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 7

At the next meeting of the aldermen of the Forbes Municipality the newly elected members will be in attendance. Last Tuesday night was the last…

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The Dying Council. Some Congratulatory Remarks

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 3

The Forbes Municipal Council, which expires by effluxion of time to-day, met for the final occasion on Tuesday evening last, and when…

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An Unrecognised Hero, Incident of the 1900 Flood. Forbes Council's Action

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 5

Many people will remember the heroism displayed by Mr. Frank Heinke in saving the life of a man in the flood which visited Forbes…

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The Municipal Handicap. Final Gallops by Candidates

Forbes Times · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 6

As announced last week the sixteen probable starters for the Forbes Municipal Handicap to be run tomorrow have been narrowed down…

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Municipal Elections. To-morrow's Ballot

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 30 January 1914 · page 4

At the Council Chambers, at the Forbes town hall to-morrow a ballot will be taken for the election of nine aldermen. The polling booth…

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The Shire Elections

The Wyalong Advocate and Mining, Agricultural and Pastoral Gazette · Saturday 31 January 1914 · page 4

THE Shire Elections will be held to-morrow (Saturday). Votes may be recorded between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., at the various…

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Municipal Elections. Five New Aldermen. The Mayor Defeated

The Forbes Advocate · Tuesday 3 February 1914 · page 2

The election of nine aldermen to carry on the civic affairs of our town was held on Saturday last, and evoked a considerable amount of interest…

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